1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Lancia Stratos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Stratos | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
